Cryptic crossword clue
Like a useless guitar, denied due recognition? Transpose within 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UNSTRUNG

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The straight part
We know that "Like a useless guitar" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a useless guitar = unstrung.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does UNSTRUNG mean?

UNSTRUNG verb
  1. To remove the string or strings from.
  2. To shake the nerves of; to cause anxiety or panic in.
  3. To defuse or relax.
  4. To remove from a string; to release something that has been strung up or strung together.
  5. To untie.
  6. (COBOL) To split (a text string) into smaller strings by separating on a delimiter.
UNSTRUNG adjective
  1. Not strung

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